HIBACHI EXPRESS
195 Malabar Road Southwest
Palm Bay, Florida, 32907
Brevard County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/5/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment : knife on line stored between reach in coolers. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels in prep area. Operator placed at location. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Odor ban stored at line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in vinegar and sugar. Operator removed.. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Open bag of panko not stored properly. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Vinegar, orange sugar sauce not labeled.
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cooked touched face twice and did not wash hands. Operator educated employee. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk sugar, corn starch and tempura. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Operator using drill with spatula to mix food on line.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in freezer.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of pineapple. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Operator educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink in triple sink. Operator educated employee. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: scoop in hand washing sink in prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ . Operator returned to establishment. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk tempura. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator made employee move accordingly. Corrected On-Site
- 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination at cash out and soda dispenser. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over ready to eat sauce in reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored raw shrimp accordingly. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored in kitchen and on top of line. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at triple sink and dishwasher areas.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in freezer. Operator stored correctly in new separate container. Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator obtained poster. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).